by Vanessa | Dec 1, 2020 | Franklin Carmichael, History, Publications
The OMAH collection is a treasure trove of artifacts, often generously donated by those who recognize their importance to local history. These gems teach us about our past and individuals who played a part in it. Orillian, Franklin Carmichael, a founding member of the...
by Vanessa | Nov 25, 2020 | History, Publications
Context is everything, particularly when judging historical figures such as Sir Sam Steele. The purpose of the following article is to inform and educate, and not to remark on commemoration or legacy. There are always new discoveries related to our local history....
by Vanessa | Oct 14, 2020 | History, Publications
By: Fred Kallin, OMAH History Committee Not many people realize this, but there is actually a Swedish connection to the Group of Seven.. My Mom used to volunteer at ROM in the 1980s and 1990s, so she got to see a lot of the exhibitions there. One exhibition was...
by Vanessa | Aug 8, 2020 | History, Publications
History Committee member Trish Crowe-Grande wanted to explore the life of Mazo de la Roche and her Orillia connection and visited the Lake Country Rotary Research Room at OMAH to research more about this Canadian literary icon and Orillia Hall of Fame member. Click on...
by Vanessa | Apr 15, 2020 | History
With thanks to the efforts of OMAH’s History Committee, we are pleased to share our virtual History Speakers Series. Since you can’t come to the museum right now, we’re bringing the museum to you. In November 2019, Fred Kallin presented the story of...
